As software systems become more intricate and the use of third-party components increases, the security risks within the software supply chain also escalate. To combat these risks, organizations are turning to the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) as a valuable tool. This blog will guide you through the concept of SBOM and its impact on software supply chain security.
Over the last couple of decades in the cybersecurity industry, I have observed how APIs have gained significant importance in modern cloud-based architectures over the past few decades. In fact, they account for over 80% of all web traffic. However, this increased usage has also made APIs vulnerable to cyber threats. A closer look reveals that APIs are now one of the most prominent threat vectors in the cybersecurity landscape.
Security Testing is a crucial step in the application development process. So, how about we say you can have a dedicated environment to test your app for potential threats such that the attached malware cannot spread, access, or modify the rest of your system's files, resources, and settings? Pretty lucrative, right? Application Sandbox and isolation technique is the holy grail of application security.
A Denial of Service (DoS) attack will prevent your legitimate users from accessing your API. The attack could be physical, such as unplugging network cables, but a Distributed DoS is more prominent. It involves generating a volume of user requests from various machines to overwhelm your servers. DDoS attacks can result in a loss of $50,000 of revenue due to downtime and mitigation.
MiTM or Man-in-the-middle attack is one of the most common cyberattacks that online users must be aware of. Anyone who’s actively connected to the internet for both work and entertainment purposes is at risk of being a victim of a MiTM attack. Fortunately, you can prevent the above from happening. This blog is here to help. Below, we’ll discuss MiTM attacks, their types, how they work, and how to prevent becoming a victim.
Reverse engineering is one of the most notorious methods using which hackers exploit an application or software. If you're in the mobile app development industry and use Flutter for app development, you'd know the threat reverse engineering poses to apps. While 100% protection from reverse engineering isn't possible, you can give the hackers a tough time trying to exploit your app. And this blog is there to help.
Launching a mobile app in Bahrain, whether for iOS or Android, requires careful consideration of security measures. According to the World Bank, mobile phone penetration in Bahrain reached 131% of the population in 2021. This indicates that there were more mobile phone subscriptions than the total population, suggesting that many individuals in Bahrain own multiple mobile devices or have multiple subscriptions.
With the advent of complex technology ecosystems like agile development processes, cloud-native platforms, and the rising use of open-source software, the importance of continuous Security and compliance has increased more than ever. As a result, leaders in the software industry must advise their teams to incorporate developer-friendly security tools into their DevSecOps pipelines.
The Apache Log4j vulnerability has been making global headlines since it became public on 9th December 2021. The report stated that the vulnerability affects Apache log4j between versions 2.0 and 2.14.1 and is independent of the underlying JDK version. It was a full-blown security meltdown that resulted in hackers performing remote code executions and affected digital systems across the globe. In response, Apache implemented patch fixes, but some components remained unattended.
